(3) K-3 Illustrated by Chris Case. The creators of Jacob's New Dress take on a timely subject: public restrooms. When dress-wearing Jacob and his gender-nonconforming friend, Sophie, reveal that neither feels comfortable using the school bathrooms, their teacher helps the class understand the arbitrariness of gender labels. Accompanied by welcoming illustrations, the generally lighthearted story makes its case without much didacticism. An authors' note provides context.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Chris Case. With his mother's help, Jacob, a boy who chooses dresses from the class costume corner, sews a dress of his own. While neither art nor text is especially distinguished, the emotionally resonate gender-nonconformity story will be useful in many settings and provides guidance for both adults and children wondering how to handle a boy who prefers dresses. Thoughtful notes to adults add value.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth